Child and Family Therapy

I am a Registered Social Worker and Certified Child Psychotherapist specializing in child and family therapy since 1988. I have authored numerous best-selling books and I lecture internationally on child and family therapy. I provide assessment and treatment services for children coping with:

Grief and loss

Separation and/or divorce

Bullying or peer problems

Serious illness of a family member

Abuse (Emotional, Physical, Sexual)

Domestic violence

Poor self-esteem

Difficulty adjusting to a change including moving, starting a new school or birth of a sibling

A frightening or traumatic experience

I use a variety of approaches in my clinical work with children including play therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Interventions are selected and adapted to fit the child's age, interests, and treatment needs. I work with children individually and in family therapy and I offer parenting consultation. Since I’m a Registered Social Worker (RSW) most group insurance plans cover my services (usually 500-1000 dollars per year 80-100% of the session fee). Please check your plan for details of your coverage. For those who do not have insurance (or when insurance coverage runs out), I have sliding scale fees. For those unable to afford my fees, I have interns who work under my supervision who provide play therapy services at a minimal cost.